Walmart to pay $100mn over claims it misled drivers over pay
The deal was announced by the Federal Trade Commission and a group of 11 states, of leaving the drivers on its Spark Driver app tens of millions of dollars out of pocket. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Walmart has agreed to pay $100 million to settle claims that it misled gig workers using its Spark Driver app about their pay and tips.
- $100 million settlement amount.
- Walmart, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and 11 states are the key organizations involved.
- Drivers will receive $79 million in payouts, with Walmart also paying $10 million to the FTC and $11 million to the states.
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